Associate Attorney

Barney & Karamanis, LLP, a Chicago Loop law firm, is seeking to hire a full-time associate attorney with 4-12 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice. The chosen attorney will be charged with handling a variety of medical negligence and corporate litigation matters. The position may also involve representing clients in trade secret, intellectual property disputes, and personal injury matters as they arise. The ideal candidate should have a strong writing background, be able to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and have the ability to work independently. The position allows for a hybrid schedule (3 days in office and 2 days from home) with a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Review and manage an existing caseload;

Be prepared to handle cases from inception to trial;

First Chair and Second Chair medical negligence trials;

Attend, take, and defend depositions of 213(f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) witnesses; and

Communicate with clients at all stages of litigation;

Review, analyze, and draft legal documents, including, but not limited to, complaints, motions, responses, and replies;

Issue and answer written discovery;

Attend court appearances, mediations, and hearings; and

Communicate with a team of attorneys in the firm on an as needed basis to ensure ongoing professional development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

JD from an accredited law school;

Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois;

4-12 years of experience at a litigation firm;

Trial Experience as a Second and / or First Chair attorney;

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills;

Superior verbal and written communication skills; and

Experience taking and defending depositions;

COMPENSATION :

The annualized salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000, plus

bonus pay (annual / case by case percentage).

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

BENEFITS :

• Hybrid Schedule

3 days in office and 2 days from home)

ABOUT THE FIRM :

Barney & Karamanis, LLP, is a Chicago based litigation firm that formed in 2011. The firm specializes in medical malpractice, personal injury, and corporate litigation. We offer superior legal services and advice to clients by maintaining a collaborative and communicative work environment for our employees. We pride ourselves on providing a collegial, professional, and flexible workspace to ensure the best possible experience for both our clients and our staff. Since its inception, the firm has encouraged mentoring and training of new attorneys to maximize their potential and facilitate advanced professional development, all the while striving for the very best outcomes for clients across our broad practice.

Writing samples will be requested prior to the interview process

Job Type :  Full-time, Monday through Friday

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000